Comparison

Wizardry Variants Daphne vs Chaos Zero Nightmare

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Wizardry Variants Daphne

Embark on a perilous journey into a 3D dungeon RPG that continues the legacy of a classic series. Assemble a party of unique allies, face challenging traps and foes, and uncover a dark story. Experience a high-difficulty adventure with intuitive one-handed controls.

Highlights
  • 3D Dungeon Exploration
  • Party-based Combat
  • Class and Race Combinations
  • High Difficulty
  • One-handed Controls
  • Fully-Voiced Scenario
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The portal of despair opens again. The labyrinth calls you to destruction. Revel in the endless dangers, relish the risk, devour the rewards. Savor the risk. Wizardry Variants Daphne carries on the lineage of the classic RPG series, Wizardry. The portal to the labyrinth of despair, where even destruction is pleasure, has opened once again. ■ Story Once every 100 years, the Abyss opens. It is a curse of death that consumes the continent. A Warlock who coveted Death, devoured people and animals and enveloped the world in despair. Inheriting the power to seal the Abyss over generations, kings have continued to protect the kingdom from its curse. But now, the king has vanished, and the world is being consumed by death, moment by moment. Resistance itself is meaningless. There is naught but to perish. ■ Adventure with allies Experience an adventure of your very own with unique allies based on combinations of classes and races. ■ Difficulty with a bite Perilous traps and mighty foes await in the dungeon. Take on a high difficulty that only Wizardry can offer. ■ Intuitive Controls Play a full 3D dungeon anytime, anywhere, with one hand on your upright smartphone. ■ Cadre of renowned creators Main Character Design: Yusuke Kozaki Manga artist and illustrator; in addition to writing manga, he also does design work for anime and games, and is well known for the fine touches in his character designs. Boss Monster Design: Katsuya Terada His work, centered on manga and illustration, includes character designs video games and movies, as well as poster for theater productions. Sound: Hitoshi Sakimoto Has composed for more than 130 game titles of all genres. With their rich sound and epic scale, his scores have received tremendous support not only in Japan, but also from overseas. ■ Magnificent cast brings the fully-voiced scenario to life [English Voice Actors] Lulunarde: Morgan Cambs Pulgritte: Dev Joshi Dylanhardt: Doug Cockle Elmon: Laurence Bouvard Vernant: Christopher Ragland Pickerel: Alex Capon Leaufonde: Garrick Hagon Shagtis of Sorrow: Jay Rincon - Other Voice Actors, etc. - Beth Robb Adams, Mike Bodie, Sarah Borges, Davis Brooks, Shin-Fei Chen, Doug Cockle, Clare Corbett, Arlene Decker, Sarah Galbraith, Garrick Hagon, Arina Ii, Jules de Jongh, Dev Joshi, Samantha Kamras, Rae Lim,Elsie Lovelock, Meaghan Martin, Gianni Matragrano, Joseph May, Alexander McMorran, Eric Meyers, Sarah Pitard, Christopher Ragland, Matt Reeves, Jay Rincon, Cecily Bednar Schmidt, Kerry Shale, Martin T Sherman, Adam Sims, Ina Marie Smith, Colin Stinton, Alex Vincent, Alexandra Vincent, Glenn Wrage -- Other appearances (in alphabetical order) [Japanese Voice Actors] Lulunarde: Inori Minase Pulgritte: Yui Ishikawa Dylanhardt: Chikahiro Kobayashi Elmon: Satomi Korogi Vernant: Yoshimasa Hosoya Pickerel: Junya Enoki Leaufonde: Takaya Hashi Shagtis of Sorrow: Takehito Koyasu ■What is Wizardry? Wizardry is a computer role-playing game released in the United States in 1981 with elements such as party organizing, labyrinth exploration, monster fighting, and character development having such a tremendous impact on the various RPGs that followed, that it is often referred to as the origin of RPGs. Numerous sequels have been released, and nearly 40 years after its release, it remains a timeless masterpiece that enjoys strong popularity around the world. ----------------------- Wizardry Variants Daphne Official Site: https://wizardry.info/daphne/ Official Japanese X (Twitter): https://x.com/Wizardry_Daphne Official English X (Twitter): https://x.com/Wiz_Daphne_en Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdls9RA6g1y4-fbJYSu1P0A ©Drecom Co., Ltd.

About

Chaos Zero Nightmare

Embark on a dark fantasy RPG adventure where your choices shape the narrative and gameplay. Collect unique cards, develop strategies, and experience a visually stunning world with fully voiced characters. Every playthrough offers a distinct journey through a cosmic disaster.

Highlights
  • Dark fantasy narrative
  • Choice-driven RPG mechanics
  • Unique card collection
  • Evolving 'Save Data'
  • Gorgeous 2D illustrations
  • Fully voiced characters
  • Branching story paths
Features
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Zero Out All Despair Smilegate's new title, "Chaos Zero Nightmare," is now open! Board the SS Nightmare now! Chaos. A cosmic disaster that struck without warning. "Chaos," a black fog that consumes planets, distorting their environment and lifeforms. The beginning, or the end, of every story. [The Blue Pot], a Chaos located on Earth, the birthplace of humanity. There have been reports of unidentifiable creatures being discovered. And for some reason, a strange phenomenon that couldn't—no, shouldn't—be happening to the Captain is occurring. ▶ A World Drenched in Darkness, A Story Etched in Memory Dive into a vast and haunting dark fantasy narrative! Crushing stress, collapsing agents... and yet, the mission continues. Break through the encroaching crisis and immerse yourself in a brutally vivid dark fantasy experience. ▶ A New Kind of RPG, Rewritten with Every Choice Aim through the agents' eyes and feel the weight of combat at your fingertips! Unique cards, branching choices, and evolving "Save Data" shaped by your journey through the Chaos. Every run is unique. Build your own strategy and master the ever-changing battlefield. ▶ Characters That Dazzle the Eyes and Steal the Heart Gorgeous 2D illustrations and striking animations make every moment a visual delight! Fully voiced by top-tier voice actors, each scene draws you deeper into the story. Join a cast of unforgettable characters in battle and beyond, and cherish every moment of your journey together! ※ How to Manage Permissions After allowing access to permissions, you can reset or turn off them as follows. - Device Settings > Privacy & Security > Select the App > Allow or Don't Allow Permissions ⁜⁜Stay up to date with the latest news on Chaos Zero Nightmare! ⁜⁜ Brand Page: https://chaoszeronightmare.onstove.com/ Official Community: https://page.onstove.com/chaoszeronightmare/en Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChaosZeroNightmare_EN Official X: https://x.com/CZN_Official_EN

Screenshots

Wizardry Variants Daphne4 screens
Chaos Zero Nightmare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wizardry Variants Daphne at weekly against Chaos Zero Nightmare's every 3 weeks. Wizardry Variants Daphne also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 66%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Wizardry Variants Daphne sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Chaos Zero Nightmare sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Wizardry Variants Daphne against 4.9 for Chaos Zero Nightmare. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.6K and 16K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Wizardry Variants Daphne's written reviews are positive against 66% of Chaos Zero Nightmare's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wizardry Variants Daphne ships an update weekly, Chaos Zero Nightmare every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Wizardry Variants Daphne versus Chaos Zero Nightmare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWizardry Variants DaphneChaos Zero Nightmare
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.6K ratings)4.9 (16K ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews — better66.5% of reviews
Number of ratings9.6K16K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#30#19 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.8 GB114 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDrecom Co., Ltd.Smilegate, Inc.

Customer experience

Wizardry Variants Daphne

All ratings9,591 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews1,232 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative16.6%

Chaos Zero Nightmare

All ratings15,627 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews991 reviews
Positive66.5%
Neutral8.0%
Negative25.5%

User reviews

Wizardry Variants Daphne

From 9.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Engaging story and characters
  • 🎨 Impressive visuals and art style
  • 🎮 Classic dungeon crawler experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • ⏱️ Slow loading times and connection issues
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🤔 Unclear mechanics and lack of information

Chaos Zero Nightmare

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing, Incredible, Gorgeous, Uniquely Compelling
  • 👍 Fun, Refreshing, Engaging Gameplay
  • 💎 Solid Story, Animation, and Voice Acting
  • 🎨 Beautiful Character Designs and Visuals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection Issues, Login Problems, and Crashes
  • 💰 Gacha Rates are Low, Grindy Progression
  • ⏱️ Lengthy, Tedious, and Time-Consuming Runs

Bugs and requests

Wizardry Variants Daphne

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Stuck at certain points in the dungeon
  • Camera and input issues
  • Untranslated text
  • Unreliable auto-navigation

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to name own characters
  • More enemy and item variety
  • Offline mode
  • Better explanation of game systems

Chaos Zero Nightmare

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Banned IP Issues
  • Missing Files and Inability to Load

Requested features

3 requests
  • English Dubbed Version
  • More Male Characters
  • Flexible Character Setup

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Wizardry Variants Daphne

One-time10
  • Weekly Item Set_AF14$1.19
  • Adventurer Celebration Set_EK3$1.59
  • Adventurer Experience Set$1.59
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  • Limited-Time Pack_ED1$2.29
  • Weekly Item Set_AF15$2.29
  • Weekly Item Set_AF16$2.29
  • Limited-Time Game Pass_B1$3.99
  • Limited-Time Game Pass_B2$11.99
  • Gem of Erin F$39.99
  • Gem of Erin H$99.99
10 purchases

Chaos Zero Nightmare

One-time10
  • Crystal ×300$4.99
  • Coronomicon Monthly Package$4.99
  • Tactical Asset Monthly Supply$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Special Data$9.99
  • Crystal ×980$14.99
  • Regular Rescue Operation II$14.99
  • Crystal ×1980$29.99
  • Royal Level Up Package$29.99
  • Crystal ×3280$49.99
  • Crystal ×6480$99.99

Questions

Is Wizardry Variants Daphne free?
Wizardry Variants Daphne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chaos Zero Nightmare free?
Chaos Zero Nightmare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wizardry Variants Daphne or Chaos Zero Nightmare?
Chaos Zero Nightmare is rated higher. Wizardry Variants Daphne averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Chaos Zero Nightmare averages 4.9 from 16K ratings.
Do Wizardry Variants Daphne or Chaos Zero Nightmare have ads?
Both Wizardry Variants Daphne and Chaos Zero Nightmare show ads.
Which is updated more often, Wizardry Variants Daphne or Chaos Zero Nightmare?
Wizardry Variants Daphne ships an update weekly, and Chaos Zero Nightmare every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wizardry Variants Daphne was updated on November 13, 2026 and Chaos Zero Nightmare on November 13, 2026.
Which is more popular, Wizardry Variants Daphne or Chaos Zero Nightmare?
Wizardry Variants Daphne currently peaks at #30 in the App Store charts, and Chaos Zero Nightmare at #19. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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